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PATIENT CARE TECH, Behavioral Health Unit, Per Diem Nights
About the Role
Per diem night shift CNA role in behavioral health unit. Reno, NV.
Join UHS as a Patient Care Tech – Per Diem Nights in Reno, Nevada. Responsibilities Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- On-site position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join UHS as a Patient Care Tech – Per Diem Nights.
Key Responsibilities
The Patient Care Tech will provide safe and competent nursing assistant care for patients in the Behavioral Health Unit. Responsibilities include completing bedside shift reports, ensuring patient safety, and involving patients and families in care.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited CNA program and hold a current Nevada CNA license and BLS certificate. These qualifications are essential for providing effective patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Healthcare Support — healthcare professional Career Context
In Nevada, Healthcare Support listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$73k across 12 listings, vs ~$92k nationally (2,524 listings).
Nevada's cost-of-living index is 110.5 (US average = 100) — Nevada ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Healthcare Support pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
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